SDR RTL Dongle Antena Mod

by rfeigenblatt in Circuits > Wireless

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SDR RTL Dongle Antena Mod

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The little MCX Connector not have a good varieties for give better reception antennas to cheap SDR dongles, this easy mod change to SMA give you a lot alternatives for try a better reception

What You Need?

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You need: Desoldering tape, SMA connector for chassis and also iron and some rosin core solder

Uninstall a MCX

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Disassemble the unit and remove a old MCX conector, take care not overheat the pc board

Solder the New Connector

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Install a nes SMA connector, make strong joint to ground

Make a Hole on Case

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Mark and drill a hole to pass the new antenna terminal over case

Reasemble and Test

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Reasemble the unit and make test, all its done

Ready, Only Enjoy

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Now you can install a handy rubber antenna or external antenna via coax feed. Have a happy reception